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Tarun Mottlia edits LazyFounders, covering Indian startups, funding rounds, AI and product launches. Every story on the site is AI-assisted and checked against its cited sources before publication.
Stories by Tarun Mottlia
Stark Industries acquired J.A.R.V.I.S. from Markridge, per Marvel's VisionQuest
Marvel’s VisionQuest reveals Tony Stark purchased J.A.R.V.I.S. from Markridge, challenging the long-held assumption he built it himself.
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Oct 30, 2026
University of Kentucky employee receives religious exemption from using AI tools
A research administrator received a religious exemption from using AI tools at work, citing humanist beliefs.
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Oct 30, 2026
NCC launches Device Checker app to verify phones in Nigeria
Nigeria’s NCC introduced a mobile app for scanning IMEI numbers and verifying device compliance, targeting counterfeit and unauthorised phones in the market.
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Oct 30, 2026
US loans $5B to Constellation Energy for nuclear expansion powering Google, Meta, Amazon data centers
The Trump administration’s DOE is loaning $5B to Constellation Energy to expand nuclear capacity for tech giants’ AI data centers, excluding residential…
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Oct 30, 2026
Deepgram acquires Daily, keeping open-source voice AI framework Pipecat free
Deepgram has acquired Daily, the creator of the open-source voice AI framework Pipecat, to expand its AI infrastructure.
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Oct 30, 2026
Poundland files for administration as US owner Gordon Brothers blocks rescue bid
Poundland, the UK discount retailer, has filed for administration after its US owner, Gordon Brothers, blocked a £5m rescue bid from Martin Property Group.
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Oct 30, 2026
Study: Plastic tea bags release thousands of microplastics and BPA per cup
Research from Recep Tayyip Erdogan University reveals plastic tea bags release microplastics and endocrine disruptors like BPA, raising health concerns.
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Oct 30, 2026
Petkit slashes prices on smart litter boxes by $100 at Shop.com
Petkit launches a rare $100 discount on its smart litter boxes, feeders, and fountains at Shop.com, featuring AI, facial recognition, and app tracking.
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Oct 30, 2026
Lovable opens first London office with 70 staff, aims for 100 by year-end
Lovable, the Swedish AI app builder, has launched its first London office with 70 employees, targeting 100 by the end of 2026.
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Oct 30, 2026
Kindle launches Kindle Click, a Bluetooth page-turning remote for 2024+ models
Kindle releases the Kindle Click, a Bluetooth page-turning remote compatible with 2024+ models.
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Oct 30, 2026
India’s PLI scheme delivers 55M iPhones and ₹3.25 lakh crore in tax collections
India assembled 55 million iPhones in 2025 under the PLI scheme, generating ₹3.25 lakh crore in tax revenue and 12 lakh jobs.
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Oct 30, 2026
BY Venture Partners closes $60M Fund III, opens Lisbon office to expand European investment
BY Venture Partners raises $60M for Fund III, targets AI-native startups at Pre-Seed to Series A stages, and opens a Lisbon office to deepen European…
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Oct 30, 2026
MuRay raises €7.1M to commercialise muon imaging for industrial inspection
Hamburg-based deeptech startup MuRay raises €7.1M to develop Active Muon Imaging for aerospace, defence, and energy industries, enabling faster inspections…
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Oct 30, 2026
Mashable Names Yoto Mini Best Screen-Free Audio Player for Kids
Mashable’s three-month test of screen-free audio players for kids aged 1–6 names the Yoto Mini as the top pick, with Toniebox as a close runner-up.
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Oct 30, 2026
Hungryroot uses AI personalization and aggressive discounts to drive subscriptions
Hungryroot combines proprietary AI-driven meal personalization with discounts, free gifts, and retention offers to attract and retain grocery and meal kit…
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Oct 30, 2026
Bluesky blocks links to leaked DHS employee data, labels them malicious
Bluesky is blocking links to a leaked archive of over 41,000 DHS employee records, citing "malicious" content, while allowing posts about the leak to remain.
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Oct 30, 2026
Magic Vision raises €600,000 for AI-powered elderly monitoring system Silver Eye
Italian deeptech startup Magic Vision secures €600,000 to commercialise Silver Eye, an AI-powered monitoring system for elderly care using edge AI…
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Oct 30, 2026
Nubank cofounder Cristina Junqueira on US expansion and banking disruption
Cristina Junqueira shares insights on Nubank’s growth, US market entry, and strategies for building trust in retail banking amid competition.
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Oct 30, 2026
Malware attack on online poker players may have stolen millions
A hacker allegedly used MeshAgent malware to exploit third-party tools and see opponents' cards in online poker, prompting varied responses from platforms.
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Oct 30, 2026
UK Budget 2026: Energy payments, VAT cuts and business rates changes draw mixed reactions
UK Chancellor John Healey's Budget introduces £100 energy payments, VAT cuts, fuel duty freezes and business rates changes.
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Oct 30, 2026
Mate Rimac's $3.3M Bugatti Chiron stolen from factory after keys left inside
Rimac Group CEO Mate Rimac's Bugatti Chiron was stolen from a Croatian factory after keys were left inside.
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Oct 30, 2026
Serval raises $150m Series C at $3B valuation led by Sequoia
Serval secures $150 million in Series C funding at a $3 billion valuation, led by Sequoia, to accelerate AI-driven enterprise automation and global expansion.
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Oct 30, 2026
Solink raises $100M to turn security cameras into AI business tools
Solink lands $100M+ from Vertu Capital and Goldman Sachs to expand its AI platform, which turns security cameras into real-time business insights.
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Oct 30, 2026
Hackers exploit CCTV software vulnerabilities for network access via DLL sideloading
Huntress researchers identify a campaign using CCTV camera management software for network intrusion via DLL sideloading.
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Oct 30, 2026